Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Benham.
Hi Ashley, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always loved photography but I really got to dive deeper into it in high school photographing school events and my love for it really grew. That’s when my dad saw just how much I loved capturing memories on film and so he got me my first nice camera so I could stop using the school’s camera all the time, and I never looked back after that. And he’s just as supportive of me now as he was back then.
I went on to study photography and received my BA from Columbia College Chicago. All of my professors told us to never become wedding photographers. I shrugged it off.
I moved back to Memphis and started my own wedding photography business. I was called to document human connection and love. My family and friends have been so supportive and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Being a business owner can be challenging at times! When Covid hit, our entire worlds were turned upside down. The wedding industry came to a complete halt.
Clients were having to make tough calls on whether to reschedule their big day, cancel it altogether, or have a small, scaled-down version with Covid-19 protocols. It was and still is, unchartered waters for us all.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a photographer who specializes in weddings, couples, and boudoir. I’m known for my bold, bright colorful photos. I capture those candids moments couples love to remember.
I’m not your average wedding photographer. I have colorful hair and tattoos that match my photos and a spunky personality.
Contact Info:
- Email: Ashley@ashleybenhamphotography.com
- Website: www.ashleybenhamphotography.com
- Instagram: @ashleybenhamphoto
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AshleyBenhamPhotography
